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Etymology

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Compound of strijd or strijden +‎ kracht.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈstrɛi̯t.krɑxt/
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  • Hyphenation: strijd‧kracht

Noun

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strijdkracht f (plural strijdkrachten)

  1. A military unit; (in the plural) armed forces.
  2. (uncountable) One's capability or readiness to fight.

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: strydkrag